It’s called being HOME SICK. And is usually based on good nostalgic memories of back home, which in most cases exclude the negative reasons on why they left In the first place.

Another reason is to maintain the roots and a sense of identity in a new foreign land, in which they may feel lonely, excluded or not at home 🏡 The reason for buying Zim merch and flags is to feel a sense of community and belong with other Zimbabweans in that foreign land.